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Chairmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chat
A very warm welcome to the March edition
of the SAM Observer, my first as Chairman
following last months AGM. For anyone that
didn't make the meeting; John Sillett and
Bryan Duncan stood down and were reelected as Secretary and Treasurer
respectively. Karl Hale was elected as Chief
Observer taking over from Derek Barker.
Glyn Hill and Trevor Read were also elected
to the committee with Glyn taking over as
Publicity Co-ordinator from Paul Spalding
and Trevor joining the Events team. As well as Derek and Paul, Steve Cook
and Vini Evans also stepped down. A big thank you to Derek, Paul, Steve and
Vini for your contributions to the group and a warm welcome to Glyn and
Trevor.
Prior to making the awards for the Gosden, Maddox, and Chairman's trophies,
Beverley announced the sad news that John Maddox has recently passed away.
Our condolences go out to Jenny. John and Jenny founded the group in late
1989. Here's a link to an Evening Star article which includes a picture of them
cutting the groups 21st celebration cake.
http://www.suffolk-advanced-motorcyclists.com/SAM%20Eve%20Star%201510-11%2021st.pdf
The Gosden Trophy, going to the associate who has shown sparkle and
enthusiasm was awarded to Craig Evans. I understand that Craig, not content
with just passing his advanced motorcycle test, went back and took it again
gaining an IAM F1RST. Good effort Craig, well done.
The Maddox Trophy, going to the member who has made an outstanding
contribution to the running of the group was awarded to Susan Smith. Susan,
also known affectionately as the Pink Lady, was quite overcome at receiving
her award.

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And the Chairman's Trophy, presented at the discretion of the Chairman in
recognition of the outstanding contribution to the running of the group, was
awarded to Paul Spalding.
Congratulations Craig, Susan and Paul. All very well deserved.
I'd like to reiterate, on behalf of the whole group, my thanks and appreciation
to Beverley for the hard work and effort she's put into the smooth running of
group over the past 4 years. She's left me, in Martin Drury's words who
remains in post of Vice Chairman, with 'very large boots to fill' which I'll do to
the best of my ability. We hope you liked the flowers Beverley and enjoy
spending the Lind BMW vouchers on your chosen motorcycle accessories.
The idea of the vouchers came from a little dicky bird, aka your husband,
David. Don't think you're going to be let off the hook lightly in my future chats
David. I've made an agreement with your wife, when she was making the offer
of help to me should I need it, to 'borrow you' whenever I need to.
So who is our new Chairman I hear you ask? And what connection does he
have with SAM? Well, I purchased my Skills for Life and joined the group in
the Spring of 2006 passing my test with Nigel McNulty's assistance, in the
September. Prior to our current editor Felix, I held the role for two years or so.
I proudly received the Maddox Trophy in 2008. Having decided to give
Observing a go, I went along to an assessment day, qualifying in April 2011. I
love nothing more than packing a couple of pairs of socks and pants, strapping
my tent onto the back of my bike and heading off for a couple of weeks of
camping and touring. The North West coast of Scotland being my favourite
destination. If you're interested in knowing a little more about me you could
take a look at the 'So you think you know ...?' article in the May 2007 edition,
the same month I took over as editor. The article gives away when this photo
was taken, however I'm told I haven't changed. Kind words indeed.
Don't miss this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group night, on Tuesday 17th, as it's the infamous
SAM Quiz Night, prepared by our resident Quiz Master, Mike Roberts. If you
haven't experienced one of Mike's quiz's, I thoroughly recommend it. It can
become quite competitive between rival quiz groups, not only for the kudos of
winning but as there are usually prizes involved.
Cheers

Steve
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New Associate Members
A warm welcome is extended to our most recent Associate members:

Jon Southgate
If anyone else has joined us and not had a mention yet, let the Editor know and
he will put your name in the next issue

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“The SAM Observer”
Cover Photo
Calling all of SAM’s photographers out there. Photos are required for ‘The
SAM Observer’ cover, which I am sure you must have spotted is in full colour.
So if you have a cracking shot that has one or more motorcycles in
it, is all your own work, and you think it would look good on the
cover, I’d be very pleased to see it.
There is now a special topic on the SAM Forum where you can
show small copies of potential magazine cover photos for all to
see. (Just look in the Members Only section) Full instructions
and requirements are listed there. I can’t promise to use all,
some, or any of the photos posted, but you may get a call from
me asking for the original file from your camera.
http://www.suffolk-advanced
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SAM Theory Evenings
As most of you know, on the Thursday evening, directly
after Group Nights, SAM holds its monthly Theory
Evening. Based on an ever revolving subject list of
important rider skills these nights are an informal evening
of facts and lively banter all aimed at improving your ride
based on the information in â&#x20AC;&#x153;How to be a better riderâ&#x20AC;?.
Each session covers one of the four main topic areas;
Overtaking
Cornering

Planning & Positioning
Gears & Acceleration

Mainly aimed at Associates going through the Skill for Life course, these
evenings are also a good way for full members to brush up on their theory and
add their experiences and questions to the session.
The great benefit of attending these sessions in the classroom means it saves
time on the road, covering theory and has the added advantage of an
opportunity to discuss any issues you may have generally on your Skill for Life
Course.

Karl Hale,
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The ACU / BMF National
Road Rally
Sat 4th & Sun 5th July.
This is a great annual event on the BMF calendar and these are some of their
great reasons for taking part.
An opportunity to join hundreds of enthusiastic riders in a ride
taking in some of England's finest roads on one of the longest days of the
year.
Set your own targets from 120 miles to 540 miles.
Why not take part in the Special Tests and go for a Platinum Award,
the top challenge?
Be able to start at a Control close to your home.
Why not form a team with your friends or fellow club members?
Finish at one of the multiple Final Controls that will be positioned
around the country.
Roger and I have done this scatter rally every year since about 1997. Over the
years the event has undergone various changes – a lot making it better, some
making it slightly worse. As in all events like this, everybody who takes part
has different better or worse changes. Ours is the 8am finish. It used to finish
at 10am Sunday but start at 2pm Saturday. Neither of us are early morning
people!
Good changes are numerous though and it is now a very diverse rally offering
rides to suit anybody’s favourite times of riding.
Sunrise rides, Daytime rides, Moonlight rides, Whole event rides. Mileages
vary from 120 miles (Bronze sunrise) to the maximum of 540 miles (Gold,
Special Gold & Platinum)
Times and mileage depend on category chosen but the whole event takes place
between the hours of 12.00 Sat 4th July and 8.00am Sunday 5th July. ‘Miles’ are
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BMF miles and are the distances between Controls, not what is on your
odometer.
For years we did the Special Gold (2-up) often with a group of like-minded
friends. Information about the controls is always sent out just 2 weeks before
the event, so this category involved carefully planning of a route, which visited
the maximum number of Controls but covered no more than 540 miles with 2
one hour rest stops. (Rest stop rules have changed from when we did it & you
are now told to visit a minimum of 22 Controls.) As nobody knew the
maximum number of Controls the planning stage was very important and
changed a lot in the planning stage. It also led to some interesting
conversations at the Controls! Navigating through the night and trying to find
new control points was always a challenge to rider and navigator. Most of the
time we were successful but sometimes we found ourselves hopelessly lost and
just had to get back to a final control and receive a Silver or Bronze award
(depending on how much time had been lost). We regarded ‘satnav’ as
cheating.
Whatever ride you choose the Controls provide the stimulus, the banter, the
chance to meet like-minded people and the much-needed tea/coffee/cakes or
rest stops. The Controls are run by bike clubs, churches, bike shops, people
who have done the rally, all sorts of interesting people. Last year we found
ourselves at the AJS & Matchless owners club at Kettering and that lead to a
delay in our schedule! The bikes taking part are very diverse, but often the
interesting ones are the old classic bikes– they tend to talk less at the controls
but often manage to get to the next one before us! (if their route, at that point,
is the same as ours). Nobody’s route is the same – so don’t go following the
group of bikes in front thinking they will lead you to the next Control! Happy
riding and if you need any more info ask us. OOH and please don’t trust the
info above as this year’s rules will be different. Go to:www.nationalroadrally.co.uk
To find out the prices and click on supplementary regulations to find out about
all the different categories.

Karen and Roger Payne.

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From the midnight sun
to the silk and rhubarb
roads.
Departure day. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s late May 2014 and despite planning this trip for years I
seem to have spent much of the previous month second guessing all my kit
choices and oscillating between nervous excitement and panic!
Perhaps an introduction is in order, my name is Andy and my bike is a Suzuki
DL650 which I call Gloria. I have been riding for just over ten years and in that
time I have had a number of trips including riding around central Europe for
three months and a one month trip to the Baltic States, St. Petersburg, Finland
and much of Scandinavia.
Now that it is finally time to leave for Harwich and the overnight ferry to
Holland I am getting twitchy and just want to get moving. After saying
farewell to friends and family, Dave and I head off for the start of my
adventure. Dave is coming along for the first ten days or so, the plan being to
head for the Arctic Circle in Norway and the midnight sun. Living in Suffolk I
have often used the ferry to Holland for my trips to Europe. After finding our
cabin we retire to the bar after an arduous thirty five mile marathon to the ferry
terminal.
We were blessed with a smooth crossing and the usual very early wakeup call
through the cabin speaker system. Bleary eyed we headed for the bikes and
emerged into sunshine and blue skies, long may it continue!
Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan was to head north towards Hamburg and to stop in Ribe,
Denmark....easy. Unfortunately the reception desk at the Ribe Danhostel where
we were going to stay that night was only manned up until six pm and I only
realised this when checking the paperwork mid-afternoon, a few phone calls
later we were told they would leave our room key in an envelope on the
reception desk -- phew!
Ribe is one of the oldest towns in Scandinavia and once we had finally arrived
and settled in we headed off for a stroll. We visited the very scant remains of a
castle and then headed into the quaint old part of town with cobbled streets and
timbered buildings. One of the buildings used to be a public house and has a
large flat topped rock outside to aid the inebriated clientele leaving the
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establishment to climb back onto their horse for the journey home, what a great
idea! Prior to Denmark having an official police force Ribe used to employ
night watchmen, these gentlemen will nowadays provide an amusing guided
tour around the town complete with lantern and a very scary looking spiked
mace! Ribe also boasts its own bryghus or brewery; I can recommend the
Black Ale.
The next day started with an enormous breakfast in the hostel including bread
and rolls from the local award winning bakers; needless to say I managed to
grab some extra rolls for a picnic lunch. Today we are heading for Hirtshals to
catch the evening ferry to Kristiansand, Norway. We follow the west coast for
most of the day before heading inland and some faster roads to the ferry
terminal. Denmark is very pretty with lots of rolling hills and farm land but I
have to say the roads are not the most exciting. A massive fog bank greeted us
about eight kilometres outside of Hirtshals and the temperature dropped
dramatically but we made it to the terminal with little problem despite some
confusing signage. The Seacat was packed and there were a good number of
motorbikes on board. Another smooth crossing and a couple of hours later we
arrive in Norway. The difference in the scenery is dramatic as we start to climb
into the mountains as soon as we leave Kristiansand. We had not arranged any
accommodation in Norway so we took the road north and looked for
somewhere to stop for the night. After about half an hour we see signs for a
campsite, this turns out to be a lovely spot overlooking a lake - idyllic were it
not for the tiny kamikaze black flies that dive bomb any exposed skin! I must
have looked hilarious flapping my arms around like a demented dervish whilst
setting my tent up and heating some camping food. Wild camping is legal here
but the campsites are inexpensive and for about a tenner a night you get a
proper toilet, shower and a kitchen that you can use.
The good weather prevailed again and the plan is to head for Bergen. Heading
north once more the scenery was stunning; fast flowing rivers, mountains all
around still crowned with snow, forest and waterfalls galore including the
famous twin waterfalls at Latefossen which come roaring down right beside
and under the road. Lunch was bought from a petrol station and being on a
tight budget consisted of tinned Mackerel, liquorice chocolate and coffee. The
fuel stations in Norway all serve fresh coffee and you can buy a small mug
which then entitles you to free coffee at any of that companies fuel stations
throughout the country. The campsite that evening was high above Sorfjord
nestled amongst vineyards and farmland, fantastic views and WIFI!

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The previous day we had discovered the engineering marvels that are
Norwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tunnels and this continued today. At one point we crossed a bridge
over a fjord and into the cliff face opposite straight into a tunnel, we then found
a roundabout in the middle of the tunnel, bathed in blue light the roundabout
looked like an UFO that had landed inside the mountain! A decision was made
to give Bergen a miss, too much glorious scenery and the resulting photo stops
was slowing us down. We just decided to enjoy the ride and soak up the natural
wonders. Yet more waterfalls greeted us as we travelled ever northwards and
literally higher above the snowline towards our first fjord ferry crossing of the
trip. Once across Sognefjorden the road climbs again over the mountain and
through more breath-taking landscapes. Camping once again beside a fjord,
this time at Olden, we had an early night. Tomorrow would be a big day, a
ferry along the Geirangerfjord and then the famous Trollstigen road.

Ferry to Tjotta, Norway.
Birdsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; singing cheerfully at three thirty in the morning was pleasant if a little
early! The ride to Hellesylt was what we had come to expect by now, great
scenery and fun twisty roads. At the staging point we arrive just in time to
catch the ferry, the crossing takes just over an hour and has a commentary
about the sights along the fjord. There are many abandoned farmsteads that
cling to the steep sides and can only be reached from the fjord, they even grew
apricots here the micro climate is so mild. There are also legends about some
of the waterfalls along the way. The fjord is nothing less than majestic and will
stay long in the memory. There are two huge cruise ships docked at Geiranger
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dwarfing our ferry and the town is bustling with tourists. We quickly make our
escape and climb the hairpin bends above the fjord. Despite having a deep
fascination with mountains I have always had a dislike for hairpins and they
always make me nervous.
The road to Trollstigen, after another ferry crossing, takes us up into high
passes well above the snowline where the landscape has a bleak beauty all of
its own. The roadside is dotted with small cairns of rock and there is very little
vegetation up here. The journey down the Trollstigen hairpins was given a little
spice by the backdrop of two impressive waterfalls and some rather surprised
tourists who appeared to think that the road was in fact a footpath; they seemed
a little shocked at having a motorbike or two bearing down on them. The valley
bottom seems much warmer and had clearly been carved out by a glacier, I had
never realised that one country could lay claim to so much spectacular scenery!
After camping in some high moorland that is home to Muskoxen (they appear
to be a cross between a Bison and a woolly Mammoth) we finally treated
ourselves to some hot food in the camp restaurant; I had a very tasty Elk
burger, Dave opted for the rather worryingly named Bambi burger. We had so
far been surviving on pouches of camping food brought with us to help me stay
within my fifty pounds a day budget.
Trondheim is the first city visited on the trip, I want to see the cathedral and
Saint Olav’s resting place. I do not have a religious bone in my body but I love
visiting places of worship and monasteries - mostly for the history,
craftsmanship and splendour of the buildings. I received a few reproachful
looks when walking around the crypt due to the incessant loud squeak
produced by my Sidi boots! After a pleasant stroll round the city centre and
purchasing a road atlas of Norway with the various tourist routes clearly
marked Dave and I decided to go our separate ways. Dave would head east and
into Sweden to begin his journey back home and I would carry on northwards
towards the Arctic Circle. A bad accident and the resulting traffic jam slowed
my progress for a couple of hours but gave me the chance to chat with a couple
of local bikers. I manage to find a self-service campsite (post the required form
and cash in a post box in the ‘reception’) and am trying to decide on what to
have for dinner when a big storm hits, a picnic in the tent it is then!
The weather is beautiful again the following day. I decide to take the coastal
Helgeland route, this involves quite a number of ferries and while waiting for
my second ferry of the day I meet Jan who is cycling from Hannover to
Nordkapp, he is averaging 120 miles a day! I am riding about 220 miles a day
and I have an engine! The scenery is wonderful, rich open farmland backed by
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mountains on one side and the sea and numerous islands on the other. Despite a
bunch of Goldwings arriving lit up like Christmas trees at midnight I manage a
great nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleep though I do have to use my neck tube as an eye mask due to
it never really getting dark.

The mountains above Stokka, Norway.
Another day, another ferry or three and a seven kilometre long tunnel! I finally
cross into the Arctic Circle, there is a marker denoting this on the coastline as I
sail past. A little disappointed, no sudden change in the scenery, no Igloos or
Polar bears....However I do bump into two Britâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s riding Norwegian registered
Super Blackbirds who tell me that there is a ferry leaving Bodo for the Lofoten
Islands that evening. When I arrive in Bodo I find a huge queue of cars and
trucks already waiting for the ferry but being on a bike I can just ignore the
queue, this does go against my inherent sense of politeness but it is apparently
perfectly acceptable. The crossing is over two hours long and after dozing off
for a while I wake up to see the midnight sun glowing high in the sky till
eventually the looming mountains of the Lofoten Islands block it out, magical.
Disembarking after midnight I make the short journey to A (pronounced ow, as
in ow that hurts) the most southerly village of the Islands. The small road
twists tightly along the coastline past red painted fishing huts and houses and
racks of drying stock fish clinging to the rocks. When I arrive nothing is open,
it is too early in the season and too late at night. The ground is too rocky and
uneven to pitch my tent, where am I going to sleep?
To be continued.....
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BREAKFAST RUN 2015
5th April 2015
Royal Oak,
Laxfield
IP13 8DH
Meet at Stowmarket Tesco’s, IP14 5BE – in good time for 09:30 Briefing and
subsequent departure.
All riders must attend Briefing.
Ride Co-ordinator John Jenkins.
Join the A14 westbound and turn onto the A1088 at Woolpit.
Turn right onto the A143 at Ixworth.
At Stanton turn left to join the B1111, follow this through, crossing the A1066
at Garboldisham and then turning right at the end of the brick wall to
Banham.
Turn right soon after Banham onto the B1077 but shortly take a left to join
Heath Rd – B1134 – crossing the A140 through Pulham into Starston and
Harleston where a right is made to the town centre along Wilderness Lane.
Turn right then left onto the B1116 going through Fressingfield to turn left
on joining the B1117 into Laxfield.
Plenty of roadside parking available close to the pub on the bend.

Please check the SAM Calendar and SAM Forum on-line for last minute
changes/cancellations. On the Forum you will also find the routes as text, route
cards, and on Google Maps / Streetview, along with a photo of the destination,
so you can familiarise yourself with the route before the day.

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Thursday’s summer
Chip Run
30th April 2015
Botesdale Chippie
Botesdale
IP22 1BS
Meet Stowmarket Tesco’s, IP14 5BE - in good time for the 18:15 Briefing and
subsequent departure.
All riders must attend Briefing.
Ride Co-ordinator is TBA.
Turn right out of Tesco’s at roundabout, turn right at 3rd roundabout – Gun
Cotton Way,
Turn left at next roundabout – Navigation approach, immediate right turn
past the station.
Turn right at T junction into Stowupland Road.
Turn left at mini roundabout on B1113.
Continue until meeting A143.
Staggered right then left into Rickinghall.
Turn right at High Street.
When Rickinghall turns into Botesdale, a memorial is to the left, chippie is
opposite.

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Social Rides
Please note that it is you, the rider, who is deemed to be in control of the
vehicle at all times during an Observed Run and during all other Group
activities and that the Committee of Suffolk Advanced Motorcyclists cannot
and do not accept any liability whatsoever for any injury to person or damage
to vehicle occurring in the course of any rally or other event organised by the
Group. Any member attending such an event does so entirely at his or her own
risk and must maintain their own insurance to cover any said injury to person
or damage to vehicle and must be riding a road legal vehicle, having valid road
tax, insurance and MOT certificate (if applicable).
Participants on S.A.M social rides are advised of the Events Committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
guidelines as follows:
You will be expected to provide a suitable means of carrying a map of the
route
If possible, have breakdown cover for your machine.
Be responsible for your own safety
Rides will commence promptly at the published departure time.
Have a FULL tank of fuel
No more than 5 in a group.

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Editorial
Morning of the February’s breakfast run
I stuck my nose out of the door and it
didn’t seem too bad, so togged up and
set off, and the roads were wet but not
frozen. I got to Stowmarket to be met by
Glyn who told me the ride had been
cancelled. Just at that point it started
snowing so gingerly rode home again.
Few miles from home the sun came out.
So again that my total motorbike miles this month is …. Stowmarket and back
= 20miles. Roll on spring and Summer.
Recently we have had the travel channel on and Mrs Editor is liking Henry
Cole’s trip down route 1, and I have to say it’s a nice honest account of his trip.
Only thing and I expect it was done for effect rather than practical reasons is
the bike he choose was a Harley Davidson chopper with a range of 70 miles. Its
broken down a few times now and he has only travels a couple of hundred
miles.
Maybe this year might be the year that I get Mrs Editor to ride as a pillion…
Our Draughter is at Uni in Cambridge and the Son is going in September to
Uni in Gloucestershire, which leaves us rattling round the house. So instead of
taking the car we could take the bike…
Safe Riding

Thank you
To all the members who have contributed to this month’s magazine.

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Closing date for copy Friday after club
night

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If you’d like to help save the Group on the printing and postage costs of your
monthly ‘hard copy’ of the ‘SAM Observer’ by opting to receive an email
notification instead, then please give me your email details on Group Night or
send me an email.
I hope that you have been enjoying the reports that members who go on ride
outs have written, and as you can see, it doesn’t have to be a wordy passage, so
feel free to scribble a few words down, a few pictures and next month you will
have another great magazine to read
Don’t forget to take your cameras and a notebook to record your trip then you
can write a nice article about it for your favourite magazine. I have a word
template if anyone would like it, email me and I’ll send you a copy which has
all the formatting re-set on it. Please remember that we use Times New Roman
as the main font for the magazine at a size 16 so that when the printer converts
the A4 pages down to A5 the font looks like a 12. I like pictures to be separate
to your articles because I can make them bigger or small to fill the page
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MEMBER INFORMATION
A lot of useful information about SAM and its activities is available on our
website. Below are some key links members will find useful.
CONTACTS
Contact details of SAM’s Committee & Observers, complete with photographs
so you can recognise everyone.
http://www.suffolk-advanced-motorcyclists.com/com
http://www.suffolk-advanced-motorcyclists.com/obs
CALENDAR
Our online calendar with relevant links which can also be linked to your
smartphone.
Contact: Mike Roberts
http://www.suffolk-advanced-motorcyclists.com/cal
OBSERVER ASSOCIATE CHARTER
What is expected of the Observer and Associate while preparing for the IAM
motorcycle test.
Contact: Karl Hale
http://www.suffolk-advanced-motorcyclists.com/chart
CARING SAM
Our customer service & complaints procedures.
Contact: Brian Ellis
http://www.suffolk-advanced-motorcyclists.com/care
DISCOUNT SCHEME
Proof of identity will be required to be shown. (e.g. Current IAM/SAM
membership cards). Save your membership fee, and more, by using these
retailers who give a discount to SAM members.
Contact: David Arbon
http://www.suffolk-advanced-motorcyclists.com/disc
ADVERTS
Got something to sell? Want to see what other members are selling? See our
online adverts section.
Contact: Mike Roberts
http://www.suffolk-advanced-motorcyclists.com/ads
SHOPS
T-shirts, sweatshirts, fleeces, hats, and more are available from SAM’s two
online shops.
Contact: Mike Roberts
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FORUM
All the latest news and discussion on all things SAM and motorcycle related.
Have a read, and then register to join in.
Contact: Mike Roberts
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Sunday 5th
Breakfast Run, Laxfield Royal Oak, IP13 8DH. Meet
at Stowmarket Tesco’s, IP14 5BE in good time for 09:30 Briefing and
subsequent departure. All riders must attend Briefing.
Fri 10th ~ Sat 11th
Safe Rider. If you can help the Publicity Team on the
Saturday of this event, please contact Martin Drury on 07595277831
Tuesday 21st
SAM Group Night. Announcements at 19:30 followed
by Guest Speaker from Helite Airbags http://www.helite-motorcycleairbagjackets.co.uk. Bar and restaurant serving all types of food/drinks
including teas and coffees.
Thursday 23rd
Theory Evening. Fynn Valley Golf Club. Come along
and learn more about Roadcraft. 19:30. This month’s topic: Planning &
Positioning
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Thursday 30th
First Summer Chip Run. Evening Chip Run to
Botesdale chippie IP22 1BS Meet Stowmarket Tescoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, IP14 5BE in good
time for the 18:15 Briefing and subsequent departure. All riders must attend
Briefing.

May 2015
Sunday 3rd

Breakfast Run, TBA

Wednesday 6th
Club.19:30

SAM

Committee

meeting.

Fynn

Valley

Golf

Fri 8th ~ Sat 9th Safe Rider. If you can help the Publicity Team on the
Saturday of this event, please contact Martin Drury on 07595277831
Tuesday 19th
SAM Group Night. Announcements at 19:30 followed
by Guest Speaker. Bar and restaurant serving all types of food/drinks including
teas and coffees.
Thursday 21st
Theory Evening. Fynn Valley Golf Club. Come along
and learn more about Roadcraft. 19:30. This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s topic: Cornering
Thursday 28th

Summer Chip Run TBA

Note from Editor
Please check the SAM Calendar & Forum for further details and for any
changes after going to press. Especially in winter months when the weather can
be unpredictable.

Disclaimer
The articles published herein do not necessarily represent the views of the
Institute of Advanced Motorists or the Suffolk Advanced Motorcyclist Group.
They are the opinions of individual contributors and are published with a view
that free expression promotes discussion and interests.